Category: Tactical Analysis

Achraf Hakimi

PSG Vs Newcastle United [1–1] – Champions League 2025/2026: A Tactical Arm-Wrestle In Paris – Tactical Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain arrived at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night with the intention of confirming their direct qualification to the Round…

February 1, 2026

Analysis

Joaquin Seys Scouting Report At Club Brugge 2025 – Player Analysis

Joaquin Seys is at left-back in Total Football Analysis’ 2025 Breakout XI. It’s been quite the year for Seys, who has gone…

February 1, 2026

Analysis

Christian Ilzer Tactics At Hoffenheim 2025/2026: From Relegation Fight To Champions League Places – Tactical Analysis

After fighting against relegation during the 2024/2025 season, Hoffenheim have skyrocketed up the Bundesliga table. They currently sit in third place with…

February 1, 2026

3-4-2-1 Formation

Napoli Vs Chelsea [2–3] – Champions League 2025/2026: How Game Management Cost Antonio Conte – Tactical Analysis

Napoli hosted Chelsea at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for the final fixture of the UEFA Champions League group stage, and Chelsea won 2-3.…

January 30, 2026

Analysis

How Mano Menezes Is Guiding Internacional To The Libertadores Using Transitional Play And Compact Blocks – Tactical Analysis

After losing the first matchday of Brazil’s 2022 Série A, Internacional made the controversial decision to sack Uruguayan manager Alexander Medina. Only…

January 29, 2026

Analysis

The Azzurri’s Action List: What Italy Must Address Ahead Of The Euro 2024 Knockout Rounds – Scout Report

Whilst they came into Euro 2024 as the defending champions, there weren’t many who gave Italy a chance of retaining the trophy,…

January 27, 2026

Analysis

Arsenal Vs Manchester United [2–3] – Premier League 2025/2026: How Michael Carrick Punished Mikel Arteta – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal hosted Manchester United in Gameweek 23 of the 2025/2026 Premier League, losing 2-3. Despite being dominant across ball possession (56%), expected goals…

January 27, 2026

Analysis

Derby County Vs West Brom [1–1] – EFL Championship 2025/2026: Set-Piece Chaos & Missed Momentum – Tactical Analysis

Derby County versus West Bromwich Albion saw two teams trying to inject momentum into the second halves of their seasons, where avoiding…

January 27, 2026

3-4-3 Formation

AS Roma Vs AC Milan [1–1] – Serie A 2025/2026: Gian Piero Gasperini Man-Marking & Max Allegri Counterattacks – Tactical Analysis

AS Roma hosted AC Milan at the Stadio Olimpico in Gameweek 22 of Serie A, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw that…

January 27, 2026

Analysis

Jacob Neestrup Tactics At FC Copenhagen 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

The majority of Europe’s leagues have come to a dramatic conclusion over the past week, with some even drawing to a close…

January 27, 2026

Analysis

Michael Carrick Tactics & Style Of Play At Middlesbrough 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis

Drifting across to pick up a pass from Daley Blind, Michael Carrick demanded the ball into space just outside the final third.…

January 27, 2026

Analysis

Bayern Munich Vs Augsburg [1-2] – Bundesliga 2025/2026: Bayern’s First League Defeat – Tactical Analysis

Last Saturday at the Allianz Arena, what was billed as another step toward domestic dominance instead became a moment of introspection and…

January 26, 2026

Analysis

Sean Dyche Tactics At Nottingham Forest 2025/2026: Reshaping Forest For Survival – Tactical Analysis

It’s been a rollercoaster of a season for Nottingham Forest, who find themselves in the relegation fight. They were coming off a…

January 26, 2026

3-5-2 Formation

Inter Milan Vs Pisa [6–2] – Serie A 2025/2026: Federico Dimarco Inspires Goal-Filled Comeback – Tactical Analysis

Inter Milan secured an entertaining win against Pisa in the 22nd Serie A fixture, a match that featured a total of eight…

January 25, 2026

Analysis

Five Rising South American U19 Defenders To Track – Iván Román, Juan Giménez, Patricio Pacífico, Carlos Micolta, Elkin Quiñones

Modern football’s requirements at centre-back have evolved, along with the rest of the game. With the rise of high pressing in recent…

January 25, 2026

3-4-3 Formation

Qarabağ FK Vs Eintracht Frankfurt [3–2] – Champions League 2025/2026: Managing Chaos In A High-Tempo European Battle – Tactical Analysis

Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League group stage fixture between Qarabağ FK and Eintracht Frankfurt evolved into a riveting matchup far beyond the final scoreline…

January 23, 2026

AFC Bournemouth

Brighton Vs Bournemouth [1–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: How Game Management Shaped A Late Equaliser – Tactical Analysis

This tactical analysis of Brighton vs Bournemouth in the Premier League 2025/2026 examines a clash of contrasting game models at the Amex…

January 22, 2026

4-1-4-1 Formation

Senegal Vs Morocco [1-0] AFCON 2025 Final – Full Tactical Analysis

An eventful AFCON final ended with a 1-0 win for Senegal over Morocco, thanks to a goal scored in extra time, following…

January 20, 2026

4-3-3 Formation

Real Sociedad Vs Barcelona [2–1] – La Liga 2025/2026: How Relational Pressure Undermined Barça – Tactical Analysis

Barcelona arrived at Anoeta with the intention of confirming their strong start to the year and maintaining a four-point lead over Real…

January 20, 2026

Álvaro Arbeloa

Álvaro Arbeloa Tactics At Real Madrid U19 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis

When a player hangs up their boots and transitions into the career of a football manager, one popular option is to start…

January 20, 2026